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Fiction Riot announced the launch of its Curated Submission Platform (CSP) to encourage filmmakers around the world to submit their premium video content for a chance to be added to its library of fast fiction series. The company is promoting its “Million for Million” initiative, offering $1 million US dollars to the first content creator whose episode garners 1 million unique views. Moreover, with Ficto’s industry-first streaming revenue-share model assured by blockchain-based smart contracts, all creators - even those who don’t receive a million views - will still be paid meaningful, ongoing royalties based on viewership.

Hitachi is showing off their new SK-HD1800 Progressive Scan, Global Shutter CMOS Production Camera at NAB. It offers full HD progressive scan throughout the entire camera chain. Utilizing HITACHI’s new generation 2/3” CMOS Global Shutter image sensors, it easily adapts to a wide range of difficult LED lighting conditions and large LED displays. The SK-HD1800 has motorized remote filters and delivers flawless high-performance in mobile trucks, TV studios, houses of worship, arenas and other venues. The SK-HD1800 camera system is capable of multiple High Dynamic Range profiles and retains all the popular functions and features of the Hitachi’s existing camera line.

Initially developed for the 2014 World Cup for use by HBS, and later evolved for the ARD German Public News Broadcaster Norddeutscher Rundfunk (NDR), Helmut FX leverages the EditShare Flow API to integrate Adobe Premiere Pro project files and user configuration capabilities within the post-production workflow.

Tongal announced this year’s winners of the CineSpace Short Film Competition, which screened last weekend at the Houston Cinema Arts Festival (HCAS). Director Richard Linklater (Boyhood, Dazed and Confused) selected the 5 winning films from a stellar group of finalists.

Panasonic Systems Solutions Company of North America will feature a wide range of 4K visual, 4K professional imaging and audio solutions for houses of worship at the WFX Conference and Expo at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, FL. The EQ1 Series 4K Professional Displays, PT-RZ120U 1-Chip DLP™ SOLID SHINE Laser Projector, AW-UE150 4K 60p Professional PTZ Camera, AW-RP150 Touchscreen Remote Camera Controller, AK-UC4000 4K HDR and HD Slow Motion Camera System and RAMSA Audio Speakers will all be featured at Booth #501 from November 14-15, 2018

Limelight Realtime Streaming enables organizations to stream live video from anywhere in the world to anywhere in the world in less than a second, providing online viewers with the same experience enjoyed by broadcast viewers. The solution leverages the industry-standard WebRTC video format and Limelight’s global edge network to deliver scalable, broadcast-quality, realtime video streaming that can be viewed in all major web browsers without the need for special software or plug-ins.

This is very interesting. University of Washington researchers can transmit the signals from one person's brain over the Internet and use these signals to control the hand motions of another person within a split second of sending that signal.

Check out this great article by Mike Skogmo at Tubefilter. Why do some videos rack up millions of views while others linger in obscurity? How does a particular clip become a cultural phenomenon while others remain perennially unseen? What is it that makes a video go viral?

Watch "Prescribed" - Zentrick Interactive ObamaCare Video - Starting with the central narrative that explains what the policy means for citizens, employers, as well as medical coverage, Zentrick added content that encouraged viewers to explore aspects of the healthcare reform that affected them, such as how medical treatment would change, who was insured under the new system, and estimates of associated costs.

Check out this video - How to prepare a recording booth and choose proper audio equipment. Once you know the ins and outs of recording and editing voice-overs, your narration will be solid and carry as much impact as the rest of your production.